Mental Health Documents

This file provides a comprehensive guide for creating a suicide safety plan. It includes essential components and practical steps for individuals at risk. Designed for use by mental health professionals, this resource supports client safety and wellbeing.

The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a tool for assessing psychiatric symptoms. It rates 24 symptom constructs on a severity scale from 'not present' to 'extremely severe.' This scale is beneficial for clinicians in evaluating patient conditions.

The Patient Safety Plan is an essential document for individuals at risk of emotional crises. It outlines the necessary steps and support systems to help maintain mental well-being. This form encourages proactive engagement in personal safety strategies and access to support networks.

This resource document provides crucial insights into the clinical, ethical, and legal considerations surrounding emotional support animals (ESAs). It details relevant federal and state laws, and offers an overview tailored for psychiatrists. Ideal for professionals seeking to understand the complexities of ESA documentation.

This file contains the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) which is designed for diagnostic assessment of PTSD symptoms. It includes instructions for administration, scoring, and understanding PTSD symptoms. Utilize this standardized tool for reliable and valid assessments.

This document provides a structured interview method for assessing PTSD in children and adolescents. It is designed for clinicians and allows detailed exploration of traumatic events and the emotional responses associated with them. This tool is essential for understanding the psychological impact of trauma on younger populations.